Copy content of a locked file

Great question! The inconsistency you're experiencing with Ctrl-A, Ctrl-C is likely because some documents have content restrictions that block clipboard copying even without full password protection.

Here's what's happening:

When it works: The document is only "read-only" protected, which allows copying. When it doesn't: The document has "restrict editing" enabled withbcopy protection checked, which blocks clipboard access entirely. To copy without unlocking - try selecting text manually by clicking and dragging rather than Ctrl-A. Sometimes this bypasses the restriction.

To answer Q2: If you unlock, make your copy, then close WITHOUT saving, it stays locked for next time. Just don't hit Save after unlocking. If you're working with gold valuations or precious metal content in those transcribed documents, https://spotgoldvalue.com has some useful

calculators that might save your team some manual work too.